Pujara, who saved India with a sparkling 123 in the first innings, survived to stumps on 40 not out, with Ajinkya Rahane on one run.

Australia's Nathan Lyon appeals for the wicket of India's Cheteshwar Pujara as India's Virat Kohli, left, watches during the first cricket test between Australia and India in Adelaide.(AP)

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli thwarted Australia in a diligent partnership to push India to a position of strength and a 166-run lead at the close of day three of the first Test on Saturday.

Brought together before tea with India vulnerable at 76 for two, the pair stood firm through the best part of a session before spinner Nathan Lyon snared Kohli for 34 to end their 71-run stand at Adelaide Oval.

Pujara, who saved India with a sparkling 123 in the first innings, survived to stumps on 40 not out, with Ajinkya Rahane on one run.

When is the fourth day of the first Test between India and Australia?

The fourth day of the first Test between India and Australia will be played on December 9, 2018.

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